Remove the retaining frame of the right and left front bumper cover

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Remove the retaining frame of the front bumper cover

Unlock all plug connections and disconnect.
Release the vehicle wiring harness (1) with all the clips and remove it from the working area.

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Release the expanding rivet (1) .
Release the retaining frame (2) from the detents (3) and remove it.

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